Emphasis on Quality Teaching and Learning
Quality Assurance Framework for Teaching and Learning
Curriculum Design | Pedagogical Design

Quality Assurance Framework for Teaching and Learning

The Head of School plays the leadership role of providing direction and energy through the effective allocation of resources to the teaching and learning function. In particular, the quality of our teaching programmes and student learning matters is closely monitored by administering the Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) at the end of each semester. For developmental purposes, staff may conduct their own SFQ during the semester or request for peer review on a voluntary basis. This quality development process is also supplemented by other School initiatives -- developing full IT-based teaching and learning, reviewing programme curricula on a continuous basis, and establishing strong links with our stakeholders in Hong Kong and in mainland China.

Funded by a Learning and Teaching Grant of the University, we have made substantial investments in equipment and computer software to facilitate the full application of IT-based teaching. In 1997, our School pioneered in Hong Kong the use of the teaching platform "LearningSpace" to teach all our accounting subjects. Conforming to the University's adoption of WebCT, the School has now evolved into using this new platform to teach most subjects. Currently, on-going initiatives include a pilot project to develop on-line programme courses for junior-level undergraduate accounting-related courses and the availability of funds to support relevant teaching and learning activities. Staff members are strongly encouraged to attend related teaching and learning seminars either locally or overseas where appropriate. The School also invites overseas professors to share their experiences and conduct seminars in using web-based technologies to support teaching, learning and research activities to enhance the knowledge of our staff members. Links to related teaching and learning resource websites are identified in the School Homepage for staff members and students.